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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from London to Accra:

• Earliest: departs at 11:45 and lands at 18:26
• Latest: departs at 13:30 and lands at 20:11.

The flight takes about 6h 41m.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from London to Accra:

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

A direct flight from London to Accra takes 6h 41m, covering 3,169 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Return flights from London to Accra range from £653 to £969, with an average of £787 over the past 12 months. Anything below £653 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 6% above the £787 route average. Book 17 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £655 return via Lagos Murtala Muhammed (LOS), compared with £821 for direct.

British Airways is the only airline operating London to Accra flights. 53% of its flights are on time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £69–£76 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on London to Accra flights, with 100% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, Evening flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

One-way fares from London to Accra are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £382, which is 22% below the typical average for this route.

Flights from London to Accra may depart from several airports in London area, including London City (LCY), London Gatwick (LGW), London Heathrow (LHR), London Luton (LTN), London Southend (SEN) and London Stansted (STN). Flights usually arrive at Accra Kotoka (ACC).

Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route, while morning departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the London to Accra route, 47% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 2h 01m.

One-stop flights from London to Accra most commonly connect through:

• Casablanca Mohamed V (CMN) – 43% of one-stop connections
• Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) – 26% of one-stop connections
• Brussels Bruxelles-National (BRU) – 15% of one-stop connections
• Istanbul (IST) – 5% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 4% on flights from London to Accra. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at £781 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at £807, a difference of £26.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only British Airways operates flights between London and Accra.

Flying via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 10h 12m, compared to 10h 36m via Rome Fiumicino (FCO) and 11h 05m via Casablanca Mohamed V (CMN).

Accra is 1 hour behind London (Ghana Mean Time vs British Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Among airlines operating London to Accra flights:

• British Airways: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• British Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

There are not many options when it comes to booking direct flights from London to Accra, but it is possible to fly non-stop with British Airways from London Heathrow. If you would prefer to depart from a different airport or are affiliated with another airline, you will find several carriers that offer one-stop flights, including TAP Portugal, KLM and Royal Air Maroc.

If you aren’t taking public transport or a taxi to London Heathrow, you have several options for leaving your car at the airport. Long Stay, Short Stay, Business and Meet & Greet categories are available, each one bringing you closer to the terminal. You can book parking online in advance, but do check which terminal your flight is departing from to make sure you get the most convenient parking location.

If your flight from London to Accra lands late and you just want to get to bed as quickly as possible, you will find several hotels located within a 5min drive of the airport. These include the ibis Styles Accra Airport, Holiday Inn Accra Airport, Airport View Hotel and Best Western Premier Accra Airport Hotel. Most can arrange a free shuttle on request.

Although several bus lines pass the airport, the bus stop is just outside the airport grounds on Liberation Road and departures may be infrequent. The quickest and most comfortable way to reach your final destination is to take a taxi, available 24h a day outside the terminal exits. Fares are metered and you can expect the journey to central Accra to take 15-45min depending on traffic. Rideshare service Uber is also available.

You can find cheap flights from London to Accra from London Heathrow. British Airways flies directly from London to Accra Kotoka Airport (ACC) while other airlines such as Air France and KLM have 1 stopover. If you want to fly via Paris you could consider flying on Air France which stops in Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG). KLM flights have a stopover at Schiphol International Airport (AMS).

There are several ways to get to LHR from the centre of London but the easiest route is on the Heathrow Express which takes 15 minutes from London Paddington Station. The train drops passengers at Terminals 1, 2 and 3, via Terminal 5. If your flight leaves Terminal 4, there is a free transfer from the station to the terminal.